# 49 C.F.R. § 1503.403 (2026): Delegation of authority

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 1503.403 (2026)
- **Heading:** Delegation of authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter XII: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 1503: INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES / Subpart E: Assessment of Civil Penalties by TSA / § 1503.403: § 1503.403   Delegation of authority.

## Text

The Administrator delegates the following authority to the Chief Counsel and the Deputy Chief Counsel for Enforcement, which authority may be redelegated as necessary:
(a) To initiate and assess civil penalties under 49 U.S.C. 114 and 46301 and this subpart for a violation a TSA requirement;
(b) To compromise civil penalties initiated under this subpart; and
(c) To refer cases to the Attorney General of the United States, or the delegate of the Attorney General, for the collection of civil penalties.

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